The use of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of neurological disease

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data were correlated with clinical and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings in one cat and two dogs with brain lesions. In all three cases, localization of the lesions, as determined clinically, was confirmed using MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging also helped us to define the full extent of the lesion(s) in each case. In one case, the lesion would have been diagnosed as purely inflammatory based on the abnormalities in the CSF. The MRI study, however, showed a homogeneous mass with circumferential changes characteristic of peritumoral edema or inflammation. In two cases, the MRI findings were confirmed at necropsy. An MRI study was also done on a normal dog, demonstrating the variable contrast and anatomical detail possible using this technique. We also discuss difficulties in identifying tumor type using MRI.     

Three-dimensional methods in seismic exploration

Two-dimensional seismic prospecting methods are inadequate to solve the three-dimensional geological problems that arise in petroleum exploration. The three-dimensional seismic technique is a data collection and processing system that samples the subsurface adequately. The structure and lithology of rocks are mapped accurately by imaging their acoustic reflectivity with the scalar wave equation. In oil industry economics, the expense of three-dimensional seismic methods is justified by their usefulness for discovering additional reserves and for reducing the growing costs of developing oil and gas fields.     

Army ants on the move: relation between food supply and emigration frequency

Underfed colonies of Neivamyrmex nigrescens in the laboratory emigrated on 62 percent of the nomadic days, as compared with only 28 percent for overfed colonies. Because the emigration frequency in the field is similar to that of underfed colonies, nomadic raids may not bring in enough food to satiate the larval broods. Since emigrations take time away from raiding, the food-related mechanism underlying emigrations may have evolved under more stringent ecological conditions.     

淀粉摄入量对断奶马生长和骨骼发育的影响

用44匹断奶马设计两个试验来评估淀粉摄人量对断奶马生长和骨骼发育的影响．存试验1中．试验断奶马被喂给谷物为基础，高淀粉浓度(31．1％)日粮或副产品为基础，不加淀粉加沿海绊根草(Cynodon dactylon)为试验组。利用玉米油补充日粮能量浓度。能量浓度：干草是64：36．两种日粮的摄入量是一致的．摄入高浓度淀粉的断奶马的体增重(0．81kg／d)与另一组(0．67kg／d)相比显著增加(P=0．01)。高摄入浓度淀粉的断奶马的体长增加(15．5cm)与另一组(13．2cm)相比也显著提高(P=0．045)．其它的身体指标测定和骨骼矿物质沉积物情况不受日粮影响。在试验期末．